Samsung Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230) vs T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Golden vs T-Mobile G2X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/29/2013 3:40 AM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:03 PM

Compare T-Mobile G2X X Samsung Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

1820
mAh

(Removable)

04Points T-Mobile G2X (P999DW) Compare Samsung Galaxy Golden X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	vs	4 Advantages T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)
+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core79% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+1.5GB LPDDR22 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+16GB (12GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (6GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+252 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 2MP46% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1820 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
179 grams (6.27 ounces)	vs	+142 grams (4.97 ounces)26% Lighter
15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)	vs	+10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)55% Thinner
3.7"	vs	+4"8% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

27 Common items in both devices

16 million

480x800 pixels

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

+20 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)
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Model	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	G2X (P999DW)
Other model names	Samsung i9230 Galaxy Golden (3G)	T-Mobile G2X P999, LG Star
Country or region available	(Global, International), India	USA
Brand	Samsung	T-Mobile
Release date	9/1/2013	4/15/2011
Depth	15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)	10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)	59.5 x 118 millimeters (2.34 x 4.65 in)	63.5 x 124.5 millimeters (2.5 x 4.9 in)
Weight	179 grams (6.27 ounces)	142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.7" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~57.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	252 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB (28nm)	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 250 AP20H
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	ULP NVIDIA GeForce
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5	8GB (6GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 1700/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1820 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	7.8 hours
Standby	feature not registered	400 hours (16.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black on gold • Samsung TouchWiz • WiFi hotspot • Secondary external 3.5 inches Super AMOLED 16M display 480x800 Java framework	• Colors: Black • NVIDIA Tegra Zone • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered